Halloween comes early for Richmonders, dogs at Point Isabel

Richmond’s “Barktoberfest” last weekend at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline offered the area’s canine population the same chance to celebrate.

Barktoberfest’s October 26 costume parade was accompanied by competitions for categories such as the best small, medium, and large dog costumes. This year, about 50 dogs trod along the waterfront and showed off their attire with their tails wagging cheerfully. Some dressed in rainbow costumes while other dogs and owners wore matching superhero attire.

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Sewage spill in Point Isabel last week no longer a hazard

After multiple spills from the city sewer system last Thursday and Saturday, residents began noticing warning signs in the Point Isabel region that the water may be contaminated. East Bay Regional Parks workers put the signs up as a precautionary measure to advise people to avoid any contact with the water. “The amount of discharge…

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Restoring California to its roots

Last Saturday, eight volunteers turned out at Point Isabel to plant native grasses and trees. Once informally titled the “Guerrilla Work Project,” the effort now has the blessing of the East Bay Regional Park District.

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Point Isabel historical timeline

Point Isabel was once a spot for people in San Francisco to host illegal prize fights, a naval shooting range, a dynamite storage facility, and a ceramic dumping ground, and now it is the home of Costco and a preferred location for dog lovers. See the time line for quick look back in time.

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Richmond Bay Trail Map

Check out the highlights of the San Francisco Bay Trail along the Richmond shoreline, including a new railroad museum and a car graveyard. Our interactive map features tips on getting the most from the trail, whether you walk, run, bike or blade. Twenty-six miles of the trail lie in Richmond – more than in any other city.

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